Tag Archives: adventure

More than 30 Minutes Together

Posted on August 2, 2023 by msw blog

Windows down, music blasting as we drive over the mountains that divide the Sonoma and Napa valleys. My sister and I have memorized these mountains, as we’ve been making this commute between our two homes for 12 years. Through every … Continue reading →

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My Grandma, the Pilot

Posted on July 29, 2023 by msw blog

When her youngest graduated from college, my grandmother decided she wanted to be a pilot. She completed ground school, but that’s as far as she went. When we grandchildren were born, she was widowed, living on a teacher’s salary in … Continue reading →

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Privilege of Travel

Posted on July 17, 2023 by msw blog

Travel is an enormous privilege. As a writer and a professor, I get to move through the world in a way that was out of reach for my ancestors and is still out of reach for many people. I’m grateful … Continue reading →

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Explore More in Books

Posted on June 27, 2023 by msw blog

Are there any classic novels that you only recently read for the first time? — What’s your favorite book no one else has heard of?  – What kinds of stories are you drawn to? And what do you steer clear of? … Continue reading →

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Summer Flourish

Posted on June 21, 2023 by msw blog

It’s that exclamation point at the end – the hats off cheering when the work is finished – when we get to reel in the beauty of all that’s grown and flourished around us. It is so good to make … Continue reading →

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